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LG’s Gallery TV arrives years after Samsung's The Frame established the category. Here’s what Gallery TV gets right – and where it falls short.

LG’s new Sound Suite uses Dolby FlexConnect to deliver Atmos surround sound even when speakers aren’t ideally placed. Here’s how it works and why it matters.

Bluetti’s new power station uses sodium-ion batteries that perform better in extreme cold than lithium-based options.

Recent exploits are a reminder that when you install an extension, you grant it a lot of power to see where you go online and what you type.

Apple is making iPhone owners upgrade to iOS 26 for security reasons. Here’s what to change first to make the update more usable and familiar.

YouTube will be the exclusive broadcaster of the Academy Awards, complete with red carpet and behind-the-scenes coverage – free for anyone around the world.

Adjusting to TikTok's new requirement for vendors shipping by the U.S. Postal Service may cause hiccups that affect timeliness and prices.

The OnePlus 15R delivers massive battery life, smooth performance, and fast charging – but dropping the telephoto camera makes it hard to recommend. 

With DroidLock, crooks take over a phone and threaten to delete its data if the owner doesn't pay up. Follow these steps to protect against it and all malware.

Amazon's “Ask this Book” feature helps readers remember characters and plot points. It's now available on iPhone in the U.S., and authors can't opt out.

Multiple Shokz open-ear models we recommend – including the OpenRun Pro 2 – just dropped to holiday-level discounts through December 28.

Google will let Android users share live video during emergencies. The feature works with 911 systems used by 60% of North American dispatch centers.

Through December 22, Aqara is rolling out some of the steepest discounts of the season. These limited-time prices make it the perfect moment to jump in.

Wi-Fi 7 prices have dropped, but is it worth upgrading now? Here’s what actually improves, who benefits most, and our picks for Wi-Fi 7 routers.

Whisker’s 2025 Litter-Robot lineup adds AI insights, quieter cleaning, and better odor control to make cat care easier for single- and multi-pet homes.

Chatbots are seeing a 64% adoption rate in teens already, with ChatGPT being the winner.

You might be able to save yourself thousands of dollars on a tech upgrade by shopping during the current holiday sales, before prices surge.

Apple’s top apps of 2025 span creativity and gaming, but the health and wellness finalists were the ones that stood out to me. Here’s what impressed me.

A survey of 8,000 U.S. households shows traditional cable TV subscriptions plummeting and streaming subscriptions soaring – leading to big monthly bills.

Fast Qi2.2 charging, strong magnets, built-in cable, and real heat protection make EcoFlow’s Rapid Mag Qi2.2 easy to recommend. Now 30% off.

Google’s December Android patch fixes 107 flaws, including actively exploited bugs. Here’s why this update is urgent and how to check for it.

The Galaxy Z TriFold unfolds into a spacious 9.9-inch screen, packs the latest Snapdragon power, and brings flagship cameras to a sleek new foldable format.

Upgrade your home network with Amazon’s best WiFi 7 deals on eero routers – faster speeds, lower latency, and better coverage while saving big.

It's compact, has no old-fashioned USB-A ports, and charges my MacBook Air faster than Apple's own charger – and about the same while also filling my iPhone.

Get high-quality AR glasses for just $150 – 48% off. The Rokid Max delivers a 160-inch-equivalent screen, 1080p OLED displays, and built-in vision correction.

All of these Black Friday vacuum deals are on models we’ve tested and trust – major discounts on premium robots and cordless sticks.

In the coming weeks, TikTok will roll out a slider to dial up or down the amount of realistic-looking AI-generated video in your feed.

A touchscreen TV you can wheel anywhere? Samsung’s Movingstyle monitors offer flexibility – but with compromises. See if they make sense for you.

Save big on TCL’s flagship Mini-LED TVs this Black Friday – including new 2025 models and a massive 115-inch screen at a huge discount.

Fake Amazon websites are spiking ahead of Black Friday. Learn how scammers trick shoppers, and the simple steps that keep your account safe.

Withings BeamO securely captures heart and lung data at home – and shares it securely with your doctor for more effective telehealth visits.

You can now scan your passport with an iPhone to create a TSA-compliant ID for domestic flight check-in, but only at certain airports.

With a new design, fast Snapdragon chip, and record battery life, the OnePlus 15 brings major upgrades. Here’s what stood out in my testing.

SkyReels unifies video, image, music, and avatar tools into one intuitive AI workspace, aiming to deliver professional results with zero learning curve.

Upgraded Android and iOS Google Photos apps let you simply request changes, which usually work and look convincing. It also raises questions about privacy.

Priced around $250, this tablet offers a big screen and powerful speakers for enjoying videos, audio, books, and light gaming. But don't push it too far.

Google makes it easy to upgrade to higher tiers of its storage and app plans – especially the AI packages. The downgrade option is a lot harder to find.

Dozens of refurbished PCs on Amazon can’t upgrade past Windows 10, leaving buyers without security updates or bug fixes – and most listings don’t say so.

Tired of switching between a mop and a stick vac? Dreame’s H15 Pro vacuums carpets, mops floors, and dries itself for a cleaner home.

It's not for playing games on, but rather a second screen to display a library of 80s-style graphics and a speaker for the low-fi chiptune music of the era.

A pink-tinted lens option meant to protect against sunlight largely blocks the infrared light also used in many face-recognition systems.

A bright 5,000-nit display, gesture control band, and Meta AI make these smart glasses surprisingly capable, but battery life and size still hold them back.

Stylish design, Hi-Res Audio certification, and excellent comfort make the SoundPEATS H3 stand out in the budget category. See how they compare to far pricier rivals.

Samsung’s Galaxy XR shows the same problem haunting Apple and Meta: no one can explain why we need XR headsets in the first place.

AWS went down again, taking major sites like Reddit and Amazon with it. Here’s a quick, free way to monitor outages and get real-time alerts.

Google’s new Recovery Contact feature lets a trusted friend help you regain access to your account if you get locked out. Here’s why you should set it up.

A new Norton survey shows that about 4 in 10 Americans and almost half of Gen Z shoppers will seek help from chatbots, which might lead them to scam sites.

Apple’s M5 chip brings faster AI and graphics to MacBook Pros, but not a huge leap in everyday performance. Here’s who should upgrade and who can skip it.

Support for Windows 10 PCs has ended. Yet online marketplaces are still selling models that don’t meet Microsoft’s requirements for upgrading to Windows 11.